![]() The central wing would fold back and upwards to a dorsal position when landed while its wings similarly folded upwards. They utilized a centralized folding wing configuration similar to the Theta-Class T-2c Shuttles used by the Republic during the Clone Wars only slightly more elaborate. The 501st Legion has two squadrons of V-19s stationed on Kamino but they're largely reserved for ceremonial and historical purposes (501st Legion V-19 shown above). The Slayn & Korpil corporate headquarters' visitors' center has a couple of V-19s on display honoring the Clone Pilots of the Clone Wars. By 28 ABY, the V-19 has largely been relegated to museums dedicated to the Clone Wars. The Rebellion acquired a handful of old V-19s but largely just used them for spare parts or scrap. By the time of the Rebellion, the V-19 was practically forgotten and in use by only a handful of groups in the galaxy. By the end of the first year, the V-19s had been discontinued from the GAR and were largely sold to localized defense forces, militias, and security forces in need of starfighters. The V-19s had a relatively short service history though, gradually being phased out in favor of the newer and more reliable Z-95 Headhunters from Incom Corporation. Only a few thousand had been manufactured for the initial strike force deployed at Geonosis but production was quickly ramped up following the battle to accommodate the GAR's need for starfighters. They were clunky, broke down constantly, and whoever came up with that central wing configuration should have been fired! But they filled the void we needed them to fill and they performed accordingly." - Jedi Master X2 regarding the V-19 Torrent.įirst deployed at the Battle of Geonosis, the V-19 Torrent, for the earliest months of the Clone Wars, was the starfighter of choice for the Grand Army of the Republic. "Best thing I can say about those old V-19s is that they filled a need. The image was acquired via Star Wars: Empire at War - Forces of Corruption, using the Return of the Clones ModĪrmaments: 2 Laser Cannons, 2 Concussion Missile LaunchersĪffiliations: The Old Galactic Republic (Originally, Formerly), Various Private Groups ![]() Note: The information below is from my own universe which is a blend of old and new canon and is not to be considered canon in any other universe but mine. This is one of the vehicles from my Cancelled Star Wars Fanfiction Series: Star Wars: The Shadow Wars.
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